My recollection is that the pResident actually refused to take the letter and made Gov. Perry give it to Valerie Jarrett.
Your recollection is correct. I was looking for Obama's right arm in that pic (post #22 #41) It seems to have disappeared. Notice Perry's right arm is forward to give O the letter, but O's right arm is pulled back..His left arm and fingers are extended..
Guess he is going to touch Perry to use his Vulcan mind powers on him..kinda like when Romney put his hand on Rick Perry in the one debate. I think it's some power move/dominance thing. Hey, guys keep your hands off my gov.
BTW, nanette, Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas to you.